Hospice RN Case Manager — In-Home Care & Family Support

RVNAhealth; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 104,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescriptions coverage

403(b) retirement savings

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

RVNAhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager to join our growing hospice team. You will manage a dedicated caseload across Southern Fairfield County, including Norwalk, Wilton, and New Canaan, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires at least 2 years of nursing experience, an active Connecticut RN license (or Compact), and CPR certification. Travel throughout the region and RVNAhealth orientation are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current Connecticut RN license or Compact RN License.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Hospice, palliative care, home health, oncology, ICU, or other complex clinical experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel throughout Southern Fairfield County.
• Successful completion of RVNAhealth's hospice orientation and training program upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hospice admissions, comprehensive assessments, and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Provide skilled nursing care and expert symptom management in patients' homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and other care settings.
• Monitor changes in patient condition, communicate with physicians and team members, and adjust care plans to meet evolving needs.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding disease progression, medications, comfort measures, and end-of-life care.
• Provide compassionate emotional support and guidance to patients and loved ones throughout the hospice journey.
• Coordinate care across nursing, social work, hospice aides, chaplaincy, volunteers, and therapy services to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDG) meetings and contribute to collaborative care planning.
• Supervise hospice aides and ensure care is delivered in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation that meets Medicare, CHAP, and agency standards.
• Ensure compliance with all clinical, regulatory, infection prevention, and HIPAA requirements.
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients, caregivers, and fellow team members.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support patients during evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Assist with orientation, mentoring, and education of new staff when appropriate.
• Represent RVNAhealth professionally within the community and among healthcare referral partners.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Travel

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Mobile documentation

Job description

RVNAhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager to join our growing hospice team. You will manage a dedicated caseload across Southern Fairfield County, including Norwalk, Wilton, and New Canaan, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires at least 2 years of nursing experience, an active Connecticut RN license (or Compact), and CPR certification. Travel throughout the region and RVNAhealth orientation are part of the job.